しょばつ処罰shobatsu
1.
The act of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone for violating rules or laws.
2.
A formal response designed to discipline an individual for misconduct, which may involve legal repercussions.
3.
The process of holding someone accountable through consequences for their actions, particularly in a punitive context.
4.
The application of a sanction or corrective measure aimed at discouraging undesirable behavior.
Example:
この規則を破った人は厳しい処罰を免ぜられない。